Anti-Ragging Policy – BMSCL
Anti-Ragging Helpline
| Nodal Officer | Designation | Address | Phone No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Shwetha P | Associate Professor | B.M.S College of Law, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru - 560019 | 9591780187 |
Preface
In accordance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, the college has constituted an Anti-Ragging Committee to prohibit, prevent and eliminate ragging.
Declaration of Adoption
This policy was adopted on 1st August 2017 and shall remain in force until amended or replaced as per the procedure laid down in this policy.
Procedure for Amending this Policy
Amendments to the composition of the Committee or to the grounds for removal of members require a written reason and approval by a majority of its members. The Principal shall then carry out the change.
Extent of Autonomy
The Committee works independently. The Principal provides clerical, infrastructural and support staff as and when needed.
Objectives
To prohibit and eliminate ragging in all its forms, including:
- Teasing or rude treatment, by words or actions
- Rowdy or indisciplined behaviour
- Causing shame, torment or embarrassment, or showing off power over freshers
- Disrupting academic activity
- Using freshers to complete academic tasks of seniors
- Financial extortion or forced expenses
- Physical abuse
- Abusive speech, emails, posts or public insults
- To ensure healthy physical and psychological development of students
Functions of the Committee
- Ensure compliance with anti-ragging regulations and laws
- Investigate ragging cases and recommend action
- Decide punishments based on the facts and severity of each case
- Arrange counselling for freshers at the time of admission
- Conduct awareness programmes, seminars and publicity campaigns
- Display “No Ragging” posters on campus notice boards
Responsibilities of the Institution
- Print the anti-ragging regulations in admission materials
- Obtain affidavits from students and parents acknowledging the anti-ragging law and penalties (including hostel applicants)
- Review behavioural records from previous institutions and monitor students with negative entries
- Have wardens monitor seniors’ access to freshers’ accommodation
- Hold regular mentor–mentee meetings
- Strengthen security at vulnerable points on campus
Forms of Punishment
Depending on the case, one or more of the following:
- Cancellation of admission
- Suspension from classes
- Withdrawal of scholarships or other benefits
- Debarring from representing the institution
- Suspension or expulsion from the hostel
- Expulsion from the institution
Composition of the Committee
Appointed by the Principal: one faculty member as Chairperson / Coordinator, one or two faculty members and at least two student members.
Tenure
The Committee serves for 3 years. The tenure of the Chairperson and members is decided by the Principal.
Appointment, Suspension and Removal of Members
The Chairperson issues a notice inviting student volunteers. Student members may be suspended or removed for missing two consecutive meetings or for negligence. The Principal reconstitutes the Committee whenever vacancies arise.
Meetings & Quorum
Meetings are held as required and attendance is compulsory. The Chairperson convenes meetings with prior notice and records minutes, signed by the Chairperson, members and Principal. Quorum: at least two-thirds of the members required to attend.
Procedure Followed by the Committee
- Prepare an action plan and budget before the academic year begins
- Function autonomously while remaining accountable to the Principal
- Frame its own rules with the approval of the Principal
- Take corrective action when targets are missed and revise targets if the gap is unavoidable
- Take decisions by consensus